By Philip Buda Ladu   In a significant announcement, South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF), unveiled plans for a large-scale recruitment drive. SSPDF Spokesperson, Major General Lul Ruai Koang, said the exercise targets a total of 4,000 recruits, 3,000 for specialized Riverine force and an additional 1,000 to bolster its[Read More…]

By Philip Buda Ladu   South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) have commenced a major disarmament exercise in Warrap State and Mayom County of Unity State. This follows President Salva Kiir Mayardit’s declaration of a six-month state of emergency as a result of escalating conflict. SSPDF Spokesperson Major General Lul[Read More…]

By Staff Writer President Salva Kiir has relieved Central Bank Governor Johnny Ohisa Damian, barely six months in the position. In series of Decree read over the state-owned South Sudan Broadcasting Cooperation, Kiir also relieved first Deputy Governor Dr. Addis Ababa Othow. Dr. Addis Ababa Othow has also been relieved[Read More…]

By Malek Arol Dhieu   When war broke out in South Sudan, many women were killed and others raped, children and elderly people were killed as well. To everyone’s surprise, people were killed in churches, buildings, utensils, cattle and farms were destroyed. What type of war do you think the[Read More…]

By Hou Akot Hou   National Deputy Minister of Agriculture has urged Northern Bahr El Ghazal State leaders to prioritize the empowerment of women and girls across all sectors. Lily Akol Albino made her appeal to State Governor Simon Ober Mawut on Saturday during a consultative meeting held at the[Read More…]

By James Innocent   More than 20 police officers and other protection personnel have completed a Trainer of Trainers (TOT) program on gender-based violence (GBV) in Yei River County, Central Equatoria State. The training was conducted by UNMISS and UNPOL, with participation from officials of the National Police Service. James[Read More…]

By Yiep Joseph   Vendors in Juba City are decrying what they describe as poor waste collection and management and have urged the Juba City Council to improve. In an interview, some of the traders expressed that the Juba City Council and those tasked with waste management take their time[Read More…]

By Joseph   A civic society activist, Ter Manyang Gatwech from South Sudan, has called on African Union leaders to establish a Continental Public Broadcasting Service similar to the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). In a statement extended to the media, Manyang who is the Executive Director of the Center for[Read More…]

By Hou Akot Hou   Governor of Northern Bahr El Ghazal State, Simon Ober Mawut, warned on Saturday against the idea of creating additional chieftaincy roles in counties and payams. During a consultative meeting at the Palm Africa Hotel in Juba, Governor Ober addressed participants to gather insights from Aweil[Read More…]

By Yiep Joseph   Commissioner of Bor County in Jonglei state has suspended the director of Relief and Rehabilitation Commission (RRC) for refusing to relocate to the new headquarters. Last week, Jonglei State Governor Riek Gai Kok ordered the immediate relocation of Bor County Headquarters from Bor Town to Baidit[Read More…]

By Yiep Joseph   President Salva Kiir has stated that he will continue to appoint and relieve officials in the position of Warrap State governor if that is what it takes to bring lasting peace to the state. He revealed his intentions behind the frequent changes in leadership in the[Read More…]

By Yiep Joseph   European Union (EU) co-funded AHEAD Africa consortium has urged parties to the peace agreement in South Sudan to double efforts and commitment towards a meaningful election. South Sudan is expected to hold general elections in 2026; however, some of the tasks in the 2018 peace agreement[Read More…]

By Yiep Joseph   Central Equatoria State (CES) governor Augustino Jadalla Kamilo Wani has appealed to South Sudanese to draw inspiration from the spirit of Eid to strengthen bonds as one people. In his Eid al-Adha message, Governor Jadalla emphasised unity and giving a helping hand to the vulnerable. Eid[Read More…]

By Yiep Joseph   Civil society activists have criticized the indefinite postponement of the reopening of the Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA). They urged the parliament leadership to urgently fix a new date for the Assembly’s reopening or publicly explain the meaning of the indefinite postponement. The activists’ concerns followed[Read More…]

By Morris Dogga   South Sudan is putting an end to years of cargo transport challenges with the full implementation of the South Sudan Revenue Authority Regional Electronic Cargo Tracking System (SSRA-RECTS). This new digital system, now managed by local firm Panda Freight, Logistics and Handling International Ltd, promises to[Read More…]

By James Innocent   More than 1,000 children have received the pneumonia vaccine in Yei River County, Central Equatoria State. The vaccination campaign began earlier this week, targeting children under five years old. Sisto Angelo, a representative from the national Ministry of Health, stated that the pneumonia vaccine has been[Read More…]